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Environmental systems and societies teacher support material

Assessed student work

Example 6: Do oxygen levels in water affect biodiversity?

Moderator comments

Criterion

Pl

DCP

DEC

Achievement level awarded

6

4

Achievement of aspects

c, c, c

p, p, c

Assessment

Data collection and processing
Recording data

Complete

The data tables are clear and easy to read.

Processing data

Complete

The data has been correctly processed and is clearly set out in each data sheet.

Presenting processed data

Complete

Discussion, evaluation and conclusion
Discussing and reviewing

Partial

Although there is no separate discussion section, the student includes statements that provide the context for each of his or her errors of procedure, showing a good grounding in theory.

Evaluating procedure(s) and suggesting improvements

Partial

The analysis of limitations is excellent, but the recommendations for improvement are too brief.

Concluding

Complete

A reasonable conclusion is stated based on the data collected.